Politics

After Uvalde school shooting, Beto O’Rourke renews calls to ban assault weapons

Posted on · O’Rourke became known on the presidential campaign trail for his “Hell yes” promise to ban assault weapons. He’s been less vocal about the policy in his run for governor but this week, after the school shooting in Uvalde, he’s been newly assertive about the issue.

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Should Military-Style Firearms Like the One Used in Orlando Still Be Legal?

Posted on · Four different gun-control measures failed to pass the US Senate Monday (June 20, 2016). The measures, in response to the deadly Orlando nightclub mass shooting, came from both sides of the aisle. They included proposed changes to background checks for gun purchases, expanding background checks to include private sales of firearms at gun shows and […]